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Feel Strong

Do you ever feel like your body isn’t quite keeping up with your mind? Whether it’s muscle soreness, weakness, or feeling physically sluggish, many of us could benefit from extra support when it comes to strength — and the right nutrition can make all the difference.

This early loss of muscle strength can accelerate an individual’s trajectory to what is called the ‘disability threshold’, as cited in the graphic, where they can become frail and can no longer perform routine daily activities independently.¹

Bone strength is another important requirement in physical capabilities, especially avoiding fractures. Just like muscle loss, the strength of your bones will worsen as you get older, therefore raising future risk, with menopausal women especially. During menopause, women tend to lose quite significant bone density and bone strength, raising fracture risk considerably.²

Maximum bone density tends to occur between the ages of 30-35. Then it is all about maintaining this bone strength with exercise and plenty of Vitamin D and Calcium. Two nutrients which tend to be lacking in people’s diets according to diet and nutrition surveys, making supplementation a sensible option, especially for older adults.³

To help in building a stronger musculoskeletal system, you should consume foods which are dense in Protein, Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Potassium and Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

Best dried fruits, nuts and seeds to help you Feel Strong:

References:

1. Front. Med., 31 August 2021 Sec. Geriatric Medicine, Volume 8 – 202, Azzolino et al https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.697954/full
2. Royal Osteoporosis Society https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/causes/
3. International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences 2021; 7(3): 108-115, Patil et al https://www.orthopaper.com/archives/2021/vol7issue3/PartB/7-2-140-366.pdf

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